The first issue of PIDS Policy Pulse for 2025 highlights promising trends and opportunities for the Philippines to sustain its growth and attain key targets toward becoming an upper-middle income economy. It calls on addressing gaps in equitable access to education and emphasizes improving tertiary education subsidy programs and services for public and private institutions.
This issue also underscores the need for universal access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities to prevent waterborne diseases like diarrhea, particularly in underserved communities.
It also proposes a systematic approach to monitoring health and nutrition interventions for more transparent resource allocation. Another article examines how the country’s aging population and shrinking households affect housing demand, urging investments in affordable housing projects and sustainable infrastructure.
To navigate geoeconomic shifts, the issue also underscored the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ crucial role in maintaining unity and neutrality while adapting to changes in foreign trade policies. It advocates regional collective action to address disparities amid climate change, economic inequality, and rapid technological transformation. Finally, it encourages researchers to maximize dissemination efforts through impactful storytelling and effective use of technology.
